From the pace of Ukraine's attack to Russia's targeting of the port city of Odesa, military analyst Sean Bell looks at the key developments in the war from the past week and what could happen next. Read more:
The death of a Russian war reporter near the frontline in Ukraine has caused outrage from politicians.
However, in the immediate aftermath of the attack Russia was primarily concerned with demonstrating that, despite the attacks on the bridge, it was"business as usual", and re-opened half of the road bridge. Notwithstanding the continued use of part of the road bridge, Russia reports that the damaged sections will not be repaired until November this year.Back in Kyiv, citizens continue to go about their daily lives despite the constant threat of airstrikes.
Social media posts circulating on Saturday had referenced unconfirmed reports of"several" drones targeting an oil depot and airstrip, as well as a loud blast resembling the sound of detonating shells.Ukraine's counteroffensive - highly anticipated for many months - is going slower than some had hoped.Russian journalist killed in Ukraine, three injured
They were evacuated from the battlefield but RIA correspondent Rostislav Zhuravlev died during the journey, the department said.
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